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1.5 cubic feet Multi media filter with fine mesh resin, catalytic carbon, and KDF55, controlled by the digital Fleck 5600SXT control head. The fine mesh resin enables the system to soften water as well as remove low to moderate levels of iron (up to 8ppm). Catalytic carbon removes hydrogen sulfide (sulfur, rotten egg odor), as well as a wide range of tastes, odors, and chemicals. KDF55 treats heavy metals and prevents bacteria growth. The digital Fleck 5600SXT control head offers meter based regeneration, LCD display, and touchpad controls for a user friendly experience./n/n Complete System 10-inchx54-inch resin tank/n Riser tube with distributor basket/n 1 cubic foot fine mesh resin/n 0.5 cubic foot catalytic carbon/n 5 lb KDF55/n Fleck 5600SXT Digital Metered Control Head/n Choice of connection/n Standard Brine Tank with Safety Float/n/n On-Demand Flow meter measures water and regenerates based on water use, not time, conserving salt and water/n/n 32k (32,000) grain capacity Contains 1 cubic foot of fine resin capable of removing up to 32,000 grains of compensated hardness (hardness factoring in iron and manganese) between regeneration cycles/n/n Fine Mesh Resin Specifically designed for treatment of both ferrous (red water) and ferric (clear water) iron, up to a maximum of 8 ppm/n/n Catalytic Carbon Sythetic carbon designed for hydrogen sulfide (sulfer or rotten egg odor) as well as a wide range of tastes, chemicals, and odors./n/n KDF55 Specialized media designed to remove heavy metals and prevent bacteria growth/n/n 8 GPM Service Flow Treats a maximum flow rate of 8 gallons per minute/n/n Removes Water Hardness Ion exchange process physically removes the ions that cause hard water/n/n Removes Iron and Manganese Specially designed resin traps iron and manganense as well as the hardness/n/n Eliminates Scale Water that has been softened does not form scale buildup on faucets or fixtures or inside pipes/n/n Treats Hydrogen Sulfide (sulfur) Reduces rotten egg odor caused by hydyrogen sulfide (sulfur) as well as many other odors/n/n Treats Heavy Metals KDF55 treats lead, mercury, copper, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved metals/n/n Great General Filtration Catalytic carbon removes a wide range of contaminates, providing excellent water cleanup/n/n Bacteria Control KDF55 prevents bacteria growth on the resin and media, eliminating early fouling from bacteria related issues/n/n Reduces Soap Use Soft water improves soap efficiency, reducing the amount required for dishes, laundry, and bathing./n/n Fleck 5600SXT Control Head Digital metered head provides efficient treatment with an easy-to-use interface/n/n Structural USA Resin Tank Durable, high quality polyglass tank made by a trusted name it tank manufacturing/n/n Standard Square Brine Tank Used for holding salt used during the regeneration process. Measure approximately 15-inchx17-inchx33-inch and holds approximately 250 lbs of salt/n/n DIY Installation Simple system connections and detailed installation instructions allow most homeowners to install this system themselves. For those who prefer to leave the work to a professional, most plumbers can install the system in 1-2 hours./n/n Detailed Installation Instructions/n/n 5-Year Control Head Warranty /n/n 10-Year Tank Warranty /n/n Hard water causes a multitude of problems. Scale build-up restricts pipes, builds up on fixtures, and can degrade appliances. Hard water spots are also common on dishes and many other surfaces. The ions that comprise hard water attract soap molecules, requiring more soap to get the job done. This also causes an increase in soap scum and can prevent the removal of dirt and bacteria when bathing. Hard water has also been know to cause hair and skin to be brittle and dry./n Iron causes rust buildup that causes appliances, fixtures, clothes, and even hair to turn a red-orange color. Manganese causes a black slime buildup, usually seen in toilet tanks and other areas where water is allowed to stand./n Hydrogen Sulfide, commonly called sulfur (erroneously), is characterized by the smell of rotten eggs. It is usually more noticable on hot water, and may increase with infrequent use./n Water softeners use an ion-exchange process to remove the ions that create hard water, eliminating hard water and the problems associated with it. Standard softening resin will only remove a small amount of clear water (ferrous) iron only. Fine mesh resin improves that capacity to a moderate level (8 ppm or less) of both clear water and red water (ferric) iron./n Catalytic carbon is a synthetic carbon specifically designed for hydrogen sulfide removal, able to last much longer than standard carbon medias. It is also capable of removing all the contaminates standard carbon can, including chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, and a wide range of other chemicals, tastes, and odors./n KDF55 is and advanced filter medium designed for heavy metal removal and bacteria prevention. It's unique treatment process provides advanced treatment for minimal cost./n Automatic regeneration initiated by a high quality Fleck metered head means high efficiency, consistent water treatment, and low maintenance. Treated water will extend the life of your appliances, reduce replacement costs, decrease soap requirements, and decrease the occurrence of soap scum. Softer hair and skin are also common when using water that has been treated./n Controlled by the digital Fleck 5600SXT, this system provides durability and efficiency in an easy to use package. The 5600SXT control head is metered, meaning it measures the amount of water used and regenerates only as needed! On vacation? This system will delay regeneration until you return, reducing salt and water consumption. Lots of company? This system keeps up, providing additional regenerations to accommodates the increased water use. LCD display and touchpad allow for extended setting options and a user friendly interface. Backed by an outstanding 5-year warranty and tested to withstand up to 27 years of continual use, you can be sure you are getting a system that will last./n The durable polyglass resin tank is manufactured by Structural USA and is backed by a 10 year warranty. The simple design allows for installation almost anywhere without being unsightly, and optional tank jackets provided added aesthetics for high visible areas. NOTE: Tank color may vary from the one shown/n This system comes complete with a brine tank that includes a float assembly for added reliability and peace of mind. Capable of holding up to 250 lb of salt, the large capacity of this brine tank requires infrequent addition of salt and reduces maintenance. NOTE: Color and design may vary from the system pictured /n Simple connections and simple set up make this system great for DIYers. Detailed online installation instructions offer a step-by-step guide on proper installation and set up of the system on installation /n Important Note: This system is designed for low to moderate contaminate levels, and rated flow rates are for water softening only with low levels of other contaminates. Higher contaminate levels may require systems dedicated to specific contaminates./n/n Fleck 5600SXT Specifications/n/n Fleck 5600SXT Service Manual/n/n Installation Instructions/n/n Replacement Resin - FM-HCRES-10 - Qty Needed:1/n/n Q. What is a water softener?/n A. A water softener is a special filter that uses a process called ion-exchange to remove water hardness, also know as CaCO3, from your water. As the water passes through the softener, univalent sodium or potassium ions on the softening resin exchange with divalent calcium and magnesium ions in the water, eliminating water hardness. Eventually the media in the softener (called softening resin) has exchanged all of its sodium or potassium ions, at which point it will no longer be able to remove any more water hardness. This is why the system regenerates. During this process the system runs a brine solution (water and either sodium or potassium chloride) backwards through the softening resin. This concentrated solution forces the trapped calcium and magnesium ions off the resin and down the drain, replacing them with the sodium or potassium ions needed for softening. With the Fleck control heads, this process is automatic, and only as needed! /n/n Q. What does the grain capacity mean?/n A. Water hardness is usually measured in grains per gallon (GPG). (Some places use parts per million [ppm] or milligrams per liter [mg/L]. To convert your ppm or mg/L to GPG simply divide by 17.1 [Example - 200 ppm or mg/L is equal to 200 / 17.1 = 11.7 GPG]) The grain capacity of a system is how many grains of hardness your system can remove before it needs regenerated. A 32,000 grain or 32k water softener will remove 32,000 grains of water hardness. From that you can determine how many gallons of water you can go through between regenerations. If you have a 32k softener and your water is 15 GPG hard, you can go through 32,000/15=2,133 gallons of water before your softener is exhausted and needs regenerated./n/n Q. What size system do I need?/n A. There are 2 main factors in determining the size you need: water usage and water hardness. Here is a general guideline on sizing your system: 32k system - 1-2 people, average water use and low hardness (under 15 GPG) 48k system - 3-5 people with average water use or moderate hardness (15-45 GPG) 64k system - 5-7 people with average water use or high hardness (45-65 GPG) Service Flow Rate is the maximum amount of water, in gallons per minute (GPM) that a given system can effectively treat. Always size a system based on water usage first, a system undersized for your water usage may not always filter effectively and will wear out faster./n/n Q. Are there systems that don't use salt?/n A. Yes, we carry a high quality salt free water conditioner that eliminates hard water problems. Our Scale Sentry system utilizes a specialized media called Filt